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Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, 70 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:
Job Title/ Rank: Associate or Full Professor, Senior         
PC # 2193  IRC 25614
Department: School of Photographic Arts and Sciences
Job Category: Faculty, Tenure Track
Starting Date: Late August, 2009


DETAILED DESCRIPTION:        

The School of Photographic Arts and Sciences invites applicants to apply for a tenure track, senior faculty positions in its Fine Art photography program. This position begins in fall of 2009. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the advanced curriculum and mentorship of a MFA program, as well as the ability to lead introductory and upper level courses in an undergraduate BFA program. Based on the demands of these areas, candidates must have a thorough knowledge of digital and analog photography and current artistic practices, including the moving image. They must also be able to provide intellectual leadership and vision in the continued development and vibrancy of the BFA and MFA programs, their students and curriculum.   

We are seeking an individual who is committed to contributing to RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.

THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT:        

RIT attracts students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries.  RIT has been recognized on The Chronicle of Higher Education's inaugural “Great Colleges to Work For” list. RIT was cited in six different categories: Professional/Career Development Program, Compensation and Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, 403b or 401k (retirement plan), Disability Insurance and Life Insurance.

The Rochester area has a diverse population which includes African Americans (38% of the city and 14% of Monroe County) and Latin Americans (13% of the city and 5% of the county). In addition, more than 7% of the population is foreign born. Rochester is ranked 7th among the “10 Best Cities to Raise a Family” by Child Magazine, 2003, and 8th among 200 metro areas in childcare for “Best Cities for Women 2002” by Ladies Home Journal.” In 2007 Rochester’s ranked the 6th “Best Places to Live in America” by Places Rated Almanac out of 379 metropolitan areas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:
•MFA in photography, digital photography, digital media or related visual arts field required.
•A minimum of seven years of fulltime teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
•Demonstrated expertise teaching in advanced MFA curriculum, with mentorship of MFA students in thesis work.
•Comprehensive knowledge and skills in digital and analog-photography, and its inherent contemporary and historical practices.
•A substantial record of accomplishment, demonstrated by gallery and museum exhibition and publication, as well as other appropriate academic and professional distinctions commensurate with the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
•Exceptionally strong, demonstrated conceptual, historical and practical understanding of the fine art field, with strong writing and verbal skills.
        
Preferred:
•Moving media and installation art expertise highly preferable.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be received by mail. No e-mail applications will be accepted. Send letter of application, portfolio, teaching philosophy, CV, contact information for three professional references and SASE to:

Therese Mulligan, Ph.D,, Chair
Fine Art Faculty Search Committee
RIT School of Photographic Arts and Sciences
70 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY, 14623

Inquiries may be directed to the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences at 585-475-2770 or mtmpph@rit.edu. Review of applications begin immediately with preliminary interviews at annual CAA conference in 2009. To learn more about the programs in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, please visit http://cias.rit.edu/photography.

Application deadline: January 31, 2009

The Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All individuals with the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the university’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are encouraged to make application.

Therese Mulligan, Ph.D,, Chair
Fine Art Faculty Search Committee
RIT School of Photographic Arts and Sciences
70 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY, 14623

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